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JAPANESE (L05) (Dept. Info)

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First-Level Modern Japanese I

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This is the first semester of an academic-year course in beginning Japanese. It is designed for students who have had no prior study of Japanese. The course emphasizes the acquisition of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through meaningful communicative practices. It covers everyday vocabulary, expressions and basic grammatical structures and introduces all Japanese phonetic syllabaries (hiragana and katakana) as well as kanji characters. Cultural aspects of the language will also be introduced to deepen students' cultural awareness and to communicate appropriately in the global era. After completing this course, students are able to have basic conversations such as self-introduction, shopping, making invitations, describing locations, etc. They are able to read and write simple texts on topics related to oneself. Note: students with some previous Japanese language background must take a placement test; students who misrepresent the extent of their background so as to gain entrance to this course will be dropped from this course. Minimum grade of B- required for continuation to Japanese 104D.

A&S IQ: LCD, LS BU: HUM EN: H

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Yasuda

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Yasuda

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Yasuda, [TBA]

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Yasuda, Ayami Morita

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Ayami Morita

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10:00A-10:50A

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Ayami Morita

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Sakaue

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Sakaue

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First-Year Seminar: Exploring East Asian Classics

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This first-year seminar introduces students to major works of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese traditions. Although written centuries in the past, these texts still reverberate with meaning today and offer important means to understand the often chaotic and confusing events occurring daily around us. What is the self? What is the relationship between the individual and society? How do we live an ethical life? What is literature and for whom is it intended? In grappling with these questions, students will directly engage with the texts through close reading and in-class discussion. Students will, at the same time, also ask broader questions that concern how knowledge is produced, spread, and consumed: what is a canon? Who are the gatekeepers? What does it mean to approach East Asia through a set of "canonical" texts? Among the texts considered will be The Analects, Daodejing, Lotus Sutra, Tale of Genji, Tales of the Heike, Tales of Moonlight and Rain, Samguk yusa, and Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong. Prerequisite: first-year, non-transfer students only.

A&S: FYS A&S IQ: HUM, LCD Arch: HUM Art: HUM BU: BA EN: H

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Classroom instruction

L04 150 L51 150 L61 150A L81 150

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Poletto

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Second-Level Modern Japanese I

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This is the first semester of an academic-year course in intermediate Japanese. The course emphasizes the acquisition of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through meaningful communicative practices. It covers the basic vocabulary, expressions, and more grammatical structures and conjugation patterns. About 100 new kanji characters are introduced. Cultural aspects of the language are consistently incorporated in classroom practice to deepen students' cultural awareness and successful communication in the global era. After completing this course, students are able to understand and participate in daily conversation about their experience, past, present and future events in more complex Japanese, and to be able to express opinions/thoughts and present information. They are able to read and write more complex texts on topics related to oneself and their immediate environment with a solid understanding of main ideas and supporting details from a variety of texts. Prerequisite: L05 104D (grade of B- or better) or placement by examination.

A&S IQ: LCD, LS BU: HUM EN: H

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Sakaue

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Sakaue

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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priority for undergraduate students; enrollment capped at 15

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Sakaue, [TBA]

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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priority for undergraduate students; enrollment capped at 15

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Ayuka Suemasa

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priority for undergraduate students; enrollment capped at 15

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Ayuka Suemasa

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priority for undergraduate students; enrollment capped at 15

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Ayuka Suemasa

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priority for undergraduate students; enrollment capped at 15

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Japanese Civilization

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This course will present a comprehensive overview of Japan, its history, its institutions and cultural products, and its society and people. The first half of the course will comprise a survey of Japanese history, with an emphasis on its social and cultural aspects, from the earliest period to the present day. Having established the historical framework- with its interweave of native and foreign elements, Kyoto-based imperial aristocracy, the samurai class and their crucial role, Zen-inspired meditative arts, and exquisitely diverse cultural products- the class will move on, in the second half, to an examination of recent and contemporary trends and issues. These will center on Japanese education, social and family structures, urban centers and the rural periphery, economic and socio-political trends, Japan's distinctive and vibrant popular culture, contemporary problems and challenges, and the nation's dramatically shifting position in East Asia and in the 21st-century global order.

A&S IQ: HUM, LCD Arch: HUM Art: HUM BU: IS EN: H

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Classroom instruction

L81 226 L97 226C

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Michael Crandol

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4

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Undergraduate Internship in Japanese

Var. Units (max = 3.0)

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Students receive credit for a faculty-directed and approved internship. Registration requires completion of the Learning Agreement which the student obtains from the Career Center and which must be filled out and signed by the Career Center and the faculty sponsor prior to beginning internship work. Credit should correspond to actual time spent in work activities, e.g., 8-10 hours a week for 13 or 14 weeks to receive 3 units of credit; 1 or 2 credits for fewer hours. Credit/No Credit only

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Internship/Practicum

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Japanese Literature: Beginnings to Nineteenth Century

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Newhard

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Topics in East Asian Religions: The Lotus Sutra in East Asia: Buddhism, Art, Literature

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This course is an introduction to the Lotus Sutra, the most popular and influential scripture in the history of East Asian Buddhism. After a close reading of the entire text and a discussion of its major ideas, it's contextualized within the history of Buddhism and, more broadly, of East Asia, by examining its contributions to thought, ritual, literature and art in China, Korea and Japan, from its first translations into literary Chinese - the canonical language of East Asian Buddhism - to modern times. Topics covered include: the ontological status of the Lotus and, more broadly, of Mahayana scriptures; commentarial traditions on the meaning of the Lotus and its place within Mahayana Buddhism; practices associated to the worship of the Lotus - e.g., copying, reciting, burying; the worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas appearing in the sutra; Lotus-inspired poetry, and visual and material culture; Lotus-centered Buddhist traditions. Readings (all in English) are drawn from Buddhist scriptures and commentaries, tale literature, hagiographic narratives, poetry, archeological materials, and other literary genres. Given the importance that the Lotus has played in East Asia, this course functions broadly as an introduction to East Asian Buddhism. Previous coursework on Buddhism or East Asia is recommended but not required, and no prior knowledge of any East Asian languages is required. Fulfills premodern elective for EALC major.

A&S IQ: HUM, LCD Arch: HUM Art: HUM EN: H

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Classroom instruction

L81 3340 L04 3340 L23 3340 L51 3340

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Poletto

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Topics in Modern Japanese Literature:

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Michael Crandol

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Third-Level Modern Japanese I

Var. Units (max = 4.0)

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This is the first semester of an academic-year course in pre-advanced Japanese. The course emphasizes the acquisition of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through meaningful communication. Various projects will be assigned throughout the semester in addition to the course readings, conversation exercises and class discussion. After completing this course, students are able to communicate in Japanese in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner, to read semi-authentic materials more extensively on topics about Japanese culture, and gather information about the topics of their interest by using a variety of resources. Undergraduates enroll in the 400-level section; 500-level section is for graduate students only. Prerequisite: L05 214 (grade of B- or better) or placement by examination. Credit 4 units for undergraduates, 3 units for graduate students.

A&S IQ: LCD, LS BU: HUM EN: H

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Classroom instruction

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12:00P-12:50P

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Ayami Morita

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Ayami Morita

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Yasuda, Ayuka Suemasa

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3:00P-3:50P

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Yasuda, Ayuka Suemasa

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The Japanese Theater

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This course is an investigation, using English materials, of the major developments and forms of the Japanese theater, from Noh and its antecedents to the rise of a modern drama. While less concerned with the performative aspects of theatrical arts (though these will be introduced via videos), emphasis is placed on the ways in which dramatic texts influenced and borrowed from the literary tradition. Readings are from major theatrical texts, secondary studies on Japanese theater, and literary sources. Undergraduates enroll in the 400-level section; 500-level section is for graduate students only. Fulfills premodern elective for EALC major. Prerequisite: junior level or above or permission of instructor.

A&S IQ: HUM, LCD, SD Art: HUM EN: H

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Classroom instruction

L05 546 L15 446 L81 446 L81 546

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Newhard

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Fourth-Level Modern Japanese I

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This is the first semester of an academic-year course in advanced Japanese. The course emphasizes the acquisition of linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural competence in all four areas of the language as well as advanced level critical thinking skills. In addition to the textbook, more authentic materials such as movie clips, newspaper articles, etc. are selected for readings and discussion topics. Students will be assigned several projects in accordance with the interests and needs of participating students. After completing the course, students are able to manage various speaking styles according to the situational/relational context and express their opinions clearly and logically in speaking and writing. Undergraduates enroll in the 400-level section; 500-level section is for graduate students only. Prerequisite: L05 413 (grade of B- or better) or placement by examination.

A&S IQ: LCD, LS BU: HUM EN: H

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Classroom instruction

Annually / History

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12:00P-12:50P

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Ayuka Suemasa

Dec 12 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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6

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Japanese Textual Analysis

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This course introduces the advanced student of Japanese to a variety of prose narratives in the modern language. Readings, which include literary texts and topical essays on aspects of Japanese society and culture, reflect the needs and interests of the enrolled students. Focus is on close reading and syntactic analysis of the selected texts. Regular translation exercises gauge the mastery of grammar, syntax, and idiomatic usages. All readings are in Japanese, with class discussion conducted predominantly in English. A final translation project, to be chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor, is required. Undergraduates enroll in the 400-level section; 500-level section is for graduate students only. Prerequisite: L05 458 or permission of instructor.

A&S IQ: LCD EN: H

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Classroom instruction

L05 564 L81 464 L81 564 L97 4641

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Poletto

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Topics in Japanese Culture

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Michael Crandol

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Independent Work for Senior Honors

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This course is taken in the fall semester. Prerequisites: senior level, eligibility for Honors, and permission of the Department.

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Independent study, tutorial, or other

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Guided Readings in Japanese

Var. Units (max = 3.0)

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Prerequisites: Senior or graduate level and permission of the instructor. This course is normally taken after the successful completion of L05 459. May be repeated once.

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Independent study, tutorial, or other

L05 599 L97 499

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